chemical reaction

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Workers at Catalyst Refiners Inc. in Institute, W.Va., were cleaning and decontaminating a metal processing site—in preparation for closing it down—when a chemical reaction created dangerous hydrogen sulfide gas around 9:30 a.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Fire Administration, potentially leading to a process known as thermal runaway, in which the battery ignites through a self-sustaining chemical reaction that is impossible to stop until it runs out on its own.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Form’s iron-air batteries generate electricity through a chemical reaction involving oxygen, water and iron powder that mimics how old pieces of metal gather rust.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

More abundant metals tend to break down quickly, which reduces their ability to drive the chemical reaction.

From Science Daily • Feb. 3, 2026

Discovering the power of triads was like discovering a chemical reaction or a miracle cure.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall